Fans at Teddy Swims, Arizona Financial Theatre on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Mark William Lewis
Thursday,  Nov. 20
Valley Bar
The British singer-songwriter swings into town to play his multigenre tunes. Lewis really kicked into gear after the pandemic, hitting DIY venues and ultimately dropping his debut record in 2023. He is known for mixing dreamy pop, jazz, folk, indie rock and experimental music for a signature sound. The special guest is Samba Jean-Baptiste for this 16-and-over show.

J.I.D: One Night Only at the Apple Music Radio studio on September 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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J.I.D. — God Does Like Paradise Tour
Thursday,  Nov. 20
Arizona Financial Theatre
The Grammy-nominated rapper from Atlanta is bringing his versatile flow and honest words to Arizona for a night downtown. His rapid-fire lyrical delivery and psychedelic imagery have folks calling his style ‘kaleidoscopic.’ Fellow Atlanta rapper Young Nudy kicks off the night.

Igor and the Red Elvises.

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Igor and the Red Elvises
Thursday, Nov. 20
Rhythm Room
The festive band usually pays Phoenix a visit around the winter holidays to play their songs that blend a whole lot of styles. You’ve got traditional Russian music in the mix, along with surf, rockabilly and disco. Don’t forget reggae and funk. When they roll up, they are ready to party, so plan on a good time with a lot of devoted fans who never miss ‘em.

Jarabe Mexican is coming to ASU Kerr.

Jarabe Mexicano
Friday, Nov. 21 
ASU Kerr Cultural Center
The band describes their collective spirit as ‘Bordeño Soul,’ which translates to ‘concoction,’ which perfectly represents their eclectic, and sometimes nostalgic, sound they’re going to deliver at their show. It’s eclectic and nostalgic, from Mexican Folk and Latin rock to Cumbia. There are Norteño-inspired drums, bilingual vocals and Mariachi instruments

The Surfrajettes
Friday, Nov. 21 
Rhythm Room
You’ll pinch yourself at this show to ensure you haven’t traveled back in time. You will be having so much fun in this retro, surf-rock vortex, it won’t matter. This Canadian four-piece instrumental band is as proficient at playing surf music as they are at crafting perfect beehives and vintage outfits. It’s a night of good vibrations.

Taylor Acorn
Friday, Nov. 21
Crescent Ballroom
The singer-songwriter moved from the country music space to a more pop-punk sound. In both genres, she brings powerful vocals that are permanently tinged with twang. She also doesn’t hold back in her frank songs that cover heavy topics, like personal struggles and mental health issues. 

Lily Rose performs at The Basement East on January 15, 2025, in Nashville.

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Lily Rose — I Know What I Want Tour 2025
Sat., Nov. 22
The Van Buren
“Villain” is the country singer’s track that went viral and took her career to the next level. It’s thick with emotion, and her voice isn’t just dedicated to country sounds. An inherent blues foundation gives her songs depth that is not easy to forget. Scoot Teasley opens.

Messer Chups
Saturday, Nov. 22
Last Exit Live
Straight outta St. Petersburg, Russia, this band has been kicking around since the late ‘90s, playing their songs that mix surf rock and traditional Russian music. The band also layers it up using samples from old movies and lounge music. Their shows are a whole mood, too, including projections of old horror and science fiction flicks.

Chingona Fest Vol. 5
Saturday, Nov. 22
Yucca Tap Room
This is going to be one high-energy night. A slew of ska bands, plenty of whom mix in punk, reggae and other styles, as well as some garage-psych rockers, are hitting the Yucca stage to tear it up. This annual event includes Matamoska (CA), Hyper Minds (CA), Mafia Rusa (CA), Lesser Rockstars (CA), The Skavelinas (AZ) and Man in the Maze (AZ).

Australian-born guitarist and singer-songwriter Orianthi.

Orianthi — Some Kind of Feeling Tour
Saturday, Nov. 22
Talking Stick Resort
The Australian singer and guitarist is known for her stellar chops in blues, rock and pop, which have had her performing with the likes of rockers Alice Cooper, Santana and Steve Vai. In her solo career, she’s had charting hits in Australia and Japan and has won numerous awards for her playing. Grammy Awards are among her wins.